Cultivating Strength through Mental Illness with Sonja Wasden

Sonja Wasden, a suicide survivor and mental health advocate, shares her journey of living with bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety. After keeping her mental health challenges a secret for over 20 years, she decided to speak out and share her story to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Sonja emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, acceptance, and self-compassion in overcoming mental health challenges. She also highlights the strengths that can be developed through mental illness, such as empathy, resilience, and courage. Sonja's experience with mental health has taught her the value of authenticity and living in alignment with her purpose.